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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 588.11 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 588.11 and 239.66 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 588.11 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/588.11 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 588.11 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 140,946.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946.44/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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